Guides, stories and insights for internationals building a new life abroad.
“We are family” has been selected as the theme song of the LGBTQ Pride Festival in Dublin in June. The decision was made by the organisers in response to “the exclusion of representation of LGBTQ+ families in literature”. The festival will take place from June 21 to June 30, and the parade will be on […]
Audi CEO Rupert Stadler was arrested on suspicion of the diesel leak fraud scandal at parent company Volkswagen, German prosecutors said. German prosecution agency stepped up its investigation of emissions fraud for Volkswagen luxury brand Audi last week and included Rupert Stadler as a suspect in fraudulent and false advertising. Prosecutors said that the arrest […]
As one of the twenty first century’s fastest growing movements, veganism entails exceptional moral, health and environmental benefits. In propagating a lifestyle that categorically abstains from the commodification of all sentient beings, the philosophy of veganism is deeply intertwined with animal ethics. Contrary to its conventional perception as highly limited in terms of options, […]
After a successful trial, McDonald’s will use paper straws instead of plastic straws in all stores in Ireland and the United Kingdom. All 1,361 McDonald’s restaurants in Ireland and the United Kingdom will launch paper tubes from September. Environment Minister Michael Gove called this “a major contribution to helping the environment” and added that […]
Over the past five years, the melting rate of Antarctic ice has tripled and could raise sea level by 25 cm in the absence of emergency operations. According to two recent studies, the Antarctic ice is melting at a record-breaking rate, and subsequent sea level increases may have disastrous consequences for cities around the world. […]
The latest vote results show that the US, Canada and Mexico will host the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The US team won with 67% of the votes. Morocco received the rest 33%. The 68th FIFA Congress was held in Moscow and the National Assembly will begin at 07:00. After the final 15 minutes […]
According to the statement of the Prime Minister’s Office, Spain has offered to take in a migrant rescue ship carrying hundreds of migrants, after it was refused to dock by Italy and Malta one day ago. The mayors of Barcelona and Valencia provided their ports and accepted the charity rescue boat. There were 629 […]
Lone parents, families and non-nationals are a high representation of homeless, a new report showed on last Thursday. The Dublin Region Homeless Executive (DRHE) found that most homeless families had one or two children, while the average age of homeless adults was 32 years and the average age of children was seven years. The […]
Austria has stated that it will close seven mosques and expel allegedly foreign-funded imams as part of its suppression of “political Islam.” After the immigration crisis in Europe, the coalition government, conservatives and ultra-rightist coalitions quickly took power and promised to prevent a second influx and limit the welfare of new immigrants and refugees. […]
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